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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,901.31, 618,103.85 and 246,697.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,901.31, 618,103.85 and 246,697.31 is: 340,442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,901.31 : 618,103.85 = 246,697.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,901.31/618,103.85 = 246,697.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,901.31x = 618,103.85 × 246,697.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,901.31x = 152,484,557,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,484,557,407.42/447,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,442.31

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